Pioneer VSX 709S Reciever...

[sixpack]

Has anyone looked at the newly released Pioneer 709 reciever? It is supposed to be a direct replacement for the 608. It also has a big brother, the 909. It looks to be a very worthy competitor to the Yamaha 596 or Sony DB940 recievers power wise. Does anybody have any insight or opinion on this or any other Pioneer receiver?

[mysteriousjimmy]

Originally posted by sixpack:
Has anyone looked at the newly released Pioneer 709 reciever? It is supposed to be a direct replacement for the 608. It also has a big brother, the 909.

It has 2 other big brothers as well , the 839 and 859, check them out here
http://www.pioneer-eur.com/products/home/recsen.htm

[sixpack]

In Canada, the specifications for this receiver are considerably different. Have a look at it and let me know what you think. I think that it looks like a winner 8). Nice looking, powerful, and alot connections both s-video, digital and coaxial. What do you think?
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/Home_2000/vsx-d709s.htm

[graham_ew]

has anybody got this amp yet or are there any reviews about as it does look tastey

Originally posted by graham_ew:
has anybody got this amp yet or are there any reviews about as it does look tastey
Graham, Take a look in Home Entertainment
Magazine, December 2000 edition.The 709 won
a BEST BUY award.second was the Onkyo TX-DS484 & third the SONY STR-DE445.
I hope this helps you out.

[graham_ew]

cheers will do just hope ive some pennys left over from Christmas:-)

[zarguio]

Haha - quite funny to read this set of posting of around seven years ago

I've just bought this same receiver as second hand....and it rocks....just need to get some testing done!!